Wrong question.: All x-rays added together have cumulative toxicity, long-term carcinogenicity. Avoid unecessary x-rays whenever possible. Drs. And dentists with there personal machines look at these devices as a way to print money.
Answered 7/3/2012
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Depends: Most dental plans allow a full mouth set every 3-5 years and bite wings once a year. They also allow periapical views as needed provided they are not billed with a full mouth series. Now the real answer to your question is as many as reasonably needed to make a proper diagnoses. If you have a low risk for dental disease then you should not need as many xrays as someone with a high risk.
Answered 9/27/2017
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